6. Identify your program's measurable goals for SY 2017-2018. Choose at least 2 goals (one of which must be academic) and record the data source, baselin5, and target. On next year's grant, you will report if the goal was met and explain any shortfalls. Record actual outcome for targets set last year.

7. How would you best describe the primary focus of your alternative school or program? (Choose One)

A short-term placement at a Detention Center. The program keeps these students involved in educational programming that addresses skill deficits and individualizes instruction so they continue to progress academically and do not lose credits.

To bring students who have not passed necessary state tests, who have failing grades, or who are in need of credits back to the level of their peers. School personnel employ a variety of strategies to assess, remediate and accelerate learning for these students, with the goal of transitioning students to the traditional classroom setting when they have reached appropriate academic levels.

To deal with students who have had recurring behavioral/discipline issues (disruptive students). The purpose is to remove these students from the traditional classroom in order to modify their behavior so that they can return and be successful. These programs may operate as an alternative to expulsion, with the goal of transitioning students back to the traditional classroom setting when they have appropriately modified their behavior.

To prepare students for life after high school by helping them finish their academic studies and teaching them to be productive members of the community. Programming seeks to reengage disengaged students, prepare pregnant or parenting students, and assist students who must work to support themselves or their families by linking the academic programming with career and service learning opportunities.

8. Indicate what your program does if students attend the alternative education program for a period less than that required for a traditional instructional day by IC 20-10.0-2-1 (5 hours of instructional time for grades 1-6 and 6 hours for grades 7-12). Check all that apply.

Report a shortened school day Return students to the traditional school for the remainder of the day Offer post-secondary dual credit opportunities Link to an ICE program or work credit Link to required employment, no credit

Link to service learning Link to internships Link to community service opportunities Link to vocational/career program

Other, specify:

9. What is your student/teacher ratio (ex: 8:1)?

* Licensed teacher = 1
* Teacher's aide = .33

Total number of licensed teachers in the alternative education program

Of the teachers listed above, the number NOT in the alternative program full time.

Number of non-licensed aides working in the alternative program

10. How much do students typically attend the alternative education program for? Check the one(s) from each column that best apply.

Hours Per Day

Days Per Week

3-4 hours5-6 hoursExtended dayOther: Specify

5 days/wk Saturday or summer programOther: Specify

11. Students typically remain in the program: Check the ONE that best applies.

Less than 15 days15 days to 1 semester

1 semester - 1 yearMore than 1 year

12. What type of curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments are used in the program? Check all that apply.

Computer-assisted instruction Technology as a learning resources Service learning opportunities Authentic Instruction Career/Technical/Vocational education Peer tutoring Before or after school academic assistance Field trips

Other, specify:

14. How does the program meet other needs of students? Check all that apply.

Level system Point system Behavior management technique(s) Life skills training Drug testing or prevention groups Mentoring Required employment Community service opportunities

The school/program has understandable, well-publicized processes for parents/guardians to influence decisions and raise issues or concerns.

YesNo

The school/program has understandable, well-publicized processes for students to influence decisions and raise issues or concerns.

YesNo

The school/program has understandable, well-publicized processes for community members and/or community partners to provide input and raise issues or concerns.

YesNo

17. Student eligibility criteria. Check all that apply.

Student intends to withdraw or has withdrawn before graduation. Student has not compiled academically and would benefit from alternative instruction. Student is a parent or an expectant parent unable to regularly attend traditional school. Student is employed and employment is necessary to support student or family. Student is a disruptive student (as defined in IC 20-30-8-2).